Global

Invacom Partners With Avanti Communications In

Demonstration Of Satellite Broadcast TV Over IP Networks
With Content Encryption

Global Invacom, Avanti Communications, Microsoft Corporation & European Space Agency (ESA)
showcase demo at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam (Visit Hall 4, Stand 4.C88)

London, 07 September 2015 - A consortium made up of global satellite communications
equipment specialist Global Invacom Group Limited (Global Invacom) and leading satellite
operator Avanti Communications, with the support of Microsoft Corporation and the European
Space Agency (ESA) under the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)
Programme, are presenting an innovative end-to-end solution at IBC 2015. It integrates satellite
broadcast TV and broadband, which can deliver to a home environment ubiquitously over
standard IP enabled networks, such as Ethernet or WiFi.

The home platform, via usage of the SAT>IP protocol, enables the end user to enjoy up to eight
live streaming channels and satellite multicast Push Video-on-Demand (VoD) services with the
option of integrating multiple satellite sources. The content can be clear or encrypted, with the
satellite broadband providing a reliable connection for content playback authorization and
interactivity to complete the user experience.

A key focus of the project is to enhance current satellite broadcast TV over IP technologies, by
providing content protection and access to encrypted and Free-to-Air satellite TV platforms. This
is done by using Microsofts PlayReady as Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution, allowing
decryption at application level and securing the content inside the home network.

Dr. Dietmar Schmitt, Head of Technologies and Products Division in Telecommunications and
Integrated Applications Directorate at ESA said: We are pleased to see the exciting outcome
of this project that we have supported through our ARTES Programme and the positive impact
expected on the satellite broadcasting industry. Dr. Nader Alagha, the technical lead of the
project at ESA added: This project has successfully demonstrated several innovative features
complementing conventional satellite broadcasting services.

Mr. Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman of Global Invacom, agreed and commented: This is a
breakthrough technology which underscores our position as a leading research and
development innovator in the satellite communications industry.

Graham Peters, Director at Avanti Communications and Avanti Applied Technologies (ApTec),
said: The project showcases some of the innovations possible when you embed and integrate
Ka-band satellite technology within broadcast TV services. It has exciting application for both
sectors.

Deanna Garcia, Senior Manager of Microsoft PlayReady added: We are delighted to work with
Global Invacom, Avanti and ESA on this project as it is pushing the boundaries of broadcast TV







further and is demonstrating how software-based end-to-end encryption can perform via
satellite.

The access to media and broadcast content will be possible via apps on mobile devices, smart TV
and other connected devices in the home. In addition, the platform provides the possibility of
safe storage for VoD content with the addition of a standard USB hard drive. This service can
provide more flexibility than a set-top box (STB) approach for media consumption and allows
connected devices to share all available resources in the home environment.

To assure broadcasters protect their revenues and the security of content owner assets, the
encryption follows the guidelines provided by Microsoft PlayReady, a leader in content
protection technology.

The companies are exhibiting a first showcase demonstration of the system on the joint Global
Invacom and Skyware Global stand at IBC, International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam
RAI from the 11th to the 15th of September, in hall 4 on stand 4.C88.

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Notes to Editor

About Global Invacom Group Limited
Global Invacom Group Limited (Global Invacom) is listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities
Trading Limited Mainboard (SGX-ST) and its shares are admitted to trading on the AIM Market
of the London Stock Exchange in the UK.

Global Invacom is a fully integrated satellite equipment provider with seven manufacturing
plants across China, Israel, Malaysia, UK and the USA. Its customers include satellite
broadcasters such as BSkyB of the UK and Dish Network of the USA.

On 25 August 2015, Global Invacom completed the acquisition of Skyware Global, a leading US-
based designer and supplier of satellite antenna products and services for C-band, Ku-band and
Ka-band frequency platforms, positioning itself as the world's only full-service outdoor unit
supplier.

Global Invacom provides a full range of dish antennas, LNB receivers, transmitters, switches and
video distribution components and electronics manufacturing services in satellite
communications as well as manufacturing services in TV peripherals, computer peripherals,
medical, and consumer electronics industries.

For more information please visit: www.globalinvacom.com

About Avanti Communications
Avanti connects people wherever they are - in their homes, businesses, in government and on
mobiles. Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and more than 150 partners in 118 countries, the
network provides ubiquitous internet service to 27 per cent of the world's population. Avanti
delivers the level of quality and flexibility that the most demanding telecoms customers in the
world seek.








Avanti is the first mover in high throughput satellite data communications in EMEA. It has rights
to orbital slots and Ka-band spectrum that cover an end market of over 1.5bn people. The
Group has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates satellites, ground stations,
datacentres and a fibre ring. Avanti has a unique Cloud based flexible customer interface that is
protected by patented technology.

The Group has three satellites in orbit and a further two fully funded satellites under
construction. Avanti Communications is listed in London on AIM (AVN:LSE).

For more information please visit: www.avantiplc.com


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Global Invacom Group Limited
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+44 203 818 7443

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+65 6737 4844

Avanti Communications
Laura Hegarty, Head of PR, Laura.hegarty@avantiplc.com
+44 (0)20 7749 1600